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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.34, 518.10 and 301.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.34, 518.10 and 301.53 is: 416.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.34 : 518.10 = 301.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.34/518.10 = 301.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.34x = 518.10 × 301.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.34x = 156,222.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,222.69/375.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.22

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